Day: August 15, 2023

Shock Resignation: Latvian PM Exits

Every step of the way, Krišjānis Kariņš’ plans to expand his coalition government by adding the ‘Union of Greens and Farmers’ and the left-wing ‘Progressive Party’ had been thwarted by his coalition partners.

Arrested for Use of the Word ‘Lesbian’

Everything about this case stinks, and if the officers involved are not sacked alongside serious consequences higher up the police food chain, this will be a missed opportunity to get the force back on track.

Hillbilly Anthem: With His Viral Protest Song, Oliver Anthony Is This Year’s J.D. Vance

Hillbilly Anthem: With His Viral Protest Song, Oliver Anthony Is This Year’s J.D. Vance

A protest song calling out rich politicians for their indifference to the pain of working people has hit a nerve and topped the music charts, both in the U.S. & around the world.

August 15, 2023
Romanian Navy Deployed After Stray Mine Explodes on Black Sea Beach

Romanian Navy Deployed After Stray Mine Explodes on Black Sea Beach

Authorities suspect the mine broke off from the coast of Odesa by accident, but some believe it could have been part of a Russian intimidation tactic after the collapse of the Ukraine Grain Deal.

August 15, 2023
Leftists Seek To Oust Sweden Democrat Over Islam Remarks

Leftists Seek To Oust Sweden Democrat Over Islam Remarks

Opposition says Jomshof escalates already serious security situation.

August 15, 2023
France: Serial Sex Offender Arrested for Barbaric Rape; Left Worried About ‘Racism’

France: Serial Sex Offender Arrested for Barbaric Rape; Left Worried About ‘Racism’

Left-liberal leaders express concern the crime could be ‘exploited’ by the Right.

August 15, 2023
Fourth Set of Criminal Charges Against Trump

Fourth Set of Criminal Charges Against Trump

Republicans believe Joe Biden has weaponized his government with politically motivated indictments against his leading political opponent.

August 15, 2023
More Still Unites Than Divides Visegrád Nations

More Still Unites Than Divides Visegrád Nations

Elections in Slovakia and Poland may bring changes to Central European cooperation.

August 15, 2023
Shock Resignation: Latvian PM Exits

Shock Resignation: Latvian PM Exits

Every step of the way, Krišjānis Kariņš’ plans to expand his coalition government by adding the ‘Union of Greens and Farmers’ and the left-wing ‘Progressive Party’ had been thwarted by his coalition partners.

August 15, 2023
Arrested for Use of the Word ‘Lesbian’

Arrested for Use of the Word ‘Lesbian’

Everything about this case stinks, and if the officers involved are not sacked alongside serious consequences higher up the police food chain, this will be a missed opportunity to get the force back on track.

August 15, 2023
Germany: Sex Offenses at Railway Stations Up 43% Compared to 2019

Germany: Sex Offenses at Railway Stations Up 43% Compared to 2019

Foreign nationals, which compose some 13% of the population, were drastically overrepresented in the figures, with records showing that nearly half (47%) of alleged perpetrators did not have a German passport.

August 15, 2023
Germany Considers Sending Curtailed Cruise Missiles to Ukraine

Germany Considers Sending Curtailed Cruise Missiles to Ukraine

The German government is reportedly exploring ways to send long-range weapons to Ukraine, even though the majority of the population is against continued arms exports.

August 15, 2023
Russians Arrested for Wagner PMC Recruiting in Poland

Russians Arrested for Wagner PMC Recruiting in Poland

The pair are believed to have posted as many as 300 leaflets across Krakow and Warsaw and had at least 3,000 pieces of pro-Wagner propaganda overall.

August 15, 2023
Beijing Angered Over Taiwanese VP’s Stop in U.S.

Beijing Angered Over Taiwanese VP’s Stop in U.S.

China accused the U.S. and Taiwan of seriously violating the one-China principle.

August 15, 2023